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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Class of 2023 Graduates 294 Students

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Class of 2023 Graduates 294 Students

Two hundred ninety-four students received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, in the annual Commencement held on Saturday, May 13 on the College’s Townhouse Green. Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo delivered the Commencement address, reminding...
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Registration for Little Rockstar’s Band Camp at Island Music Company in La Plata is OPEN!

Registration for Little Rockstar’s Band Camp at Island Music Company in La Plata is OPEN!

Island Music Company in La Plata, MD has the best alternative to regular summer camp for your little ones!  Is your child not a fan of the heat, bored of the same water games and loves music?  We have the perfect solution for you!  We’re Introducing LITTLE ROCKSTARS BAND CAMP!! For several years, IMC...
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Carousel Hospitality Launches as Food Service Partner to Minor League Teams

Carousel Hospitality Launches as Food Service Partner to Minor League Teams

(York, Pennsylvania. May 2023) – Carousel Hospitality, LLC successfully launched its concessions and catering operations for over 30,000 fans on behalf of its partners, the York Revolution and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, for each of the team’s 2023 opening weekends. Jon Danos, president and co-owner of Carousel Hospitality, brings decades of minor league team...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Community Partners Plan for Lexington Park Events on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Community Partners Plan for Lexington Park Events on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

Captain Sarah Smith, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office COPs Unit and community partners met to plan for neighborhood events scheduled in Lexington Park on Saturday, June 3, 2023. On Tuesday, deputies met with the St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation, the St. Mary’s County Health Department and Three Oaks Center at the Sheriff’s...
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Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Release Statement Regarding Running Hare Vineyard

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Release Statement Regarding Running Hare Vineyard

Running Hare Vineyard commented the following after the statement from the Board of Commissioners below. “We have been working closely with county staff for the past 2.5 years to resolve our current issues with Calvert County regulations. While we fully acknowledge that there are issues that need to be resolved, some of which are...
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Hyundai and Kia Launch Service Campaign to Prevent Theft of Millions of Vehicles Targeted by Social Media Challenge

Hyundai and Kia Launch Service Campaign to Prevent Theft of Millions of Vehicles Targeted by Social Media Challenge

NHTSA RELEASE: Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer and will provide it FREE of charge to vehicle owners. The software updates the theft alarm software logic to extend the length of the alarm sound from 30 seconds to one minute and requires the...
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Calvert Marine Museum Announces Passing of Their North American River Otter “Chumley”

Calvert Marine Museum Announces Passing of Their North American River Otter “Chumley”

“Our CMM family is heartbroken today. Our beloved North American River otter, affectionately known as Chumley, has passed away. Chumley was 20 years old and lived at CMM for most of his life, recently holding the title as the senior otter of the museum’s otter trio. In 2016, he welcomed two new otters, Chessie...
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Running Hare Vineyard Shutdown Since March, Calvert Government Rules They Cannot Open

Running Hare Vineyard Shutdown Since March, Calvert Government Rules They Cannot Open

UPDATE May 10, 2023: Hospice of the Chesapeake announced the planned Culinary Event will be held at a new location, The Hall at Huntingtown, 4030 Old Town Road in Huntingtown, Maryland. The event will be held on the same date and time originally planned: 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. Registration is now closed for...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement – 11 of 12 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement – 11 of 12 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 12 businesses in central and southern St. Mary’s County. Eleven of the establishments were found to be compliant, while one business failed to ask an underage person for identification. The covert compliance checks were conducted on...
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Authorized Verizon Retailers Giving Back to Local Animal Rescues in Calvert and Nationwide

Authorized Verizon Retailers Giving Back to Local Animal Rescues in Calvert and Nationwide

Round Room, LLC., one of the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailers, announces that its TCC and Wireless Zone retail businesses will be holding the second annual Rescues Rock initiative to support local animal rescues nationwide. On Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. local time, as a part of its Rescues Rock initiative. The local TCC stores will be holding the...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Accepting Applications for Emerging Leaders Program

Leadership Southern Maryland Accepting Applications for Emerging Leaders Program

Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is now accepting applications for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP), a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. LEAP participants strengthen their leadership acumen, develop career plans, and forge connections with LSM’s network of more than 500 community-engaged...
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CSM Inducts Seven Nursing students into Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society

CSM Inducts Seven Nursing students into Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently inducted seven nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. The nursing students selected for this honor earned Bs or better in all of their nursing courses without repeating the courses and together completed a...
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Charles County Public Library’s and Department of Recreation Parks and Tourism to Host Summer Kick-Off Event

Charles County Public Library’s and Department of Recreation Parks and Tourism to Host Summer Kick-Off Event

Kick off the summer with Charles County Public Library (CCPL) and Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism with a special celebration on Saturday, June 10, 2023. This free event will bring together Charles County families to celebrate the start of the library’s summer learning program, as well as #NRPAFamilyHealthDay. The event will...
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Governor Moore Announces $2.7 Million in Financial Support for Six Small, Minority and Veteran Owned Businesses

Governor Moore Announces $2.7 Million in Financial Support for Six Small, Minority and Veteran Owned Businesses

Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Commerce announced that six small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses have been approved for a total of nearly $2.7 million in financial assistance to support business growth in Maryland. The funding comes in the forms of loans and lines of credit through two state programs—the Military Personnel...
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Grandmother of 14 Wins $50,000 on Scratch-off Ticket in Prince George’s County

Grandmother of 14 Wins $50,000 on Scratch-off Ticket in Prince George’s County

Scratch-off that launched on April 24, delivers another big winner A Bowie woman, who got back in line at the store after the Money Bag Multiplier caught her eye, took home a $50,000 top prize on the ticket. “Lady Bingo”, as she asked be called because of her love of Bingo-style Lottery games, claimed...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $174.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During April 2023

Maryland Casinos Generate $174.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During April 2023

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $174,742,218 in revenue from slot machines and table games during April 2023. It was the sixth-best single-month gaming revenue total in the history of Maryland’s casino program and represented an increase of $3,997,260 (2.3%) compared to April 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in April 2023 totaled...
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Nearly 400 Year-old Remains of Teen Found at St. Mary’s Fort Site

Nearly 400 Year-old Remains of Teen Found at St. Mary’s Fort Site

The Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) Department of Research and Collections has uncovered the human remains of a young European man, believed to have been buried in the late 1630s. The remains were found approximately 30 feet outside of what once was St. Mary’s Fort. This discovery may be one of the oldest colonial...
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Officers of the Year Recognized at Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Officers of the Year Recognized at Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s Department of Aging and Human Services and Triad/SALT Council held their annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at The White Rose facility in Callaway. The Officers of the Year for several agencies were recognized including Cpl. Daniel Holdsworth — the St. Mary’s...
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$942,000 Grant Awarded to Expand Broadband Infrastructure in Calvert County

$942,000 Grant Awarded to Expand Broadband Infrastructure in Calvert County

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce another major step toward closing the digital divide for county residents. A grant awarded to Comcast through the state’s Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program will expand broadband access to an additional 36 homes in the county and add nine miles of...
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28th Annual Southern Maryland Spring Festival is Back in Leonardtown – May 4th to May 7th, 2023

28th Annual Southern Maryland Spring Festival is Back in Leonardtown – May 4th to May 7th, 2023

The 28th Annual Southern Maryland Spring Festival will be held on Thursday, May 4th through Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland. For over twenty-five years, the Southern Maryland Spring Festival has enjoyed bringing the local community together for a weekend of family fun with carnival rides, entertainment,...
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Powerball Win for Prince George’s County Couple

Powerball Win for Prince George’s County Couple

Winners miss the jackpot by one number taking home a $50,000 win A Hyattsville couple won a $50,000 third-tier Powerball prize in April, missing the big jackpot by just one number. The fortunate duo claimed the prize last week at Lottery Headquarters. The wife of the winning duo said she purchased the tickets on...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake Caring for Life Gala Raises More Than $550,000!

Hospice of the Chesapeake Caring for Life Gala Raises More Than $550,000!

It was an evening of elegance matched by inspirational moments of generosity when Hospice of the Chesapeake held its Caring for Life Gala on April 22, 2023, in The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover, Maryland. The event brought in more than $550,000 that will support the organization’s hospice, supportive and...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Continues Snakehead Tagging Program, Providing Cash Incentive for Anglers

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Continues Snakehead Tagging Program, Providing Cash Incentive for Anglers

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is continuing a northern snakehead tagging program in an effort to spur removal of invasive fish from our waters. This spring, up to 500 tags will be put on snakeheads from Gunpowder River, upper Chesapeake Bay tributaries, and Mattawoman and Nanjemoy creeks...
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Sarah Proctor Recognized for Outstanding Work as a Prosecutor; Recipient of 2023 Honoree for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Awards

Sarah Proctor Recognized for Outstanding Work as a Prosecutor; Recipient of 2023 Honoree for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Awards

State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announces that Chief of the Special Victims Unit, Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah Proctor will be recognized as a 2023 honoree for two law enforcement officer of the year awards: first by the St. Mary’s County Triad/SALT Council Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and then by the Optimists Respect for Law...
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Leadership Southern Maryland’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament Is Teed Up for Friday June 9, 2023!

Leadership Southern Maryland’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament Is Teed Up for Friday June 9, 2023!

Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again this year as Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) celebrates its 10th Annual Golf Tournament. This prestigious event will take place on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, Maryland. All golfers are welcomed and encouraged to join regional leaders from throughout...
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